Health & Nutrition Manager

Job Requirements Knowledge and Skills Strong management skills, strong organizational skills, and personal attributes Demonstrated ability to inform and educate staff utilizing variable methods Excellent written, verbal and computer skills are required Positive interpersonal communication and problem solving skills Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a culturally competent manner Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and the ability to understand respect and diversity Commitment to the organizational and programmatic vision and mission A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace Excels at operating in an fast pace, community environment Excellent people manager; open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization. Ability to look at situations from several points of view Persuasive with details and facts Delegate responsibilities effectively High comfort level working in a diverse environment Knowledge and skills in adult learning styles and coaching strategies Demonstrated knowledge of Head Start systems and services Must perform duties with moderate direction given, operating from established directions and instructions Ability to make decisions within general organizational, federal, state, and local policy constraints, but occasionally requires independent decision- making as directed Frequently faces deadlines with attention to detail and must complete tasks in a timely and effective manner Gather and analyze data and regulatory material and make presentations to local staff and outside agencies Considerable amount of variable levels of concentration with frequent or constant interruption Job Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Family Services, Human Services, Social Services, Health Services, Special Education, or Social Science field is required 3 years program management experience required 2 years supervisory experience required Related experience in a Family and Human Services, Health, Social Service program, or a Head Start program is preferred Knowledge of social, human, and early childhood services and supports Experiencing in managing organizational and programmatic systems; experience in organizing and development, or any equivalent combination of related training and experience Criminal Background and finger print clearance required Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification with infant/child CPR within 90 days of employment Must adhere to confidentiality standards Must adhere to IDEA laws and HIPAA laws